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North Cyprus Guide

NORTHERN CYPRUS, TRNC

THE ISLAND AND CULTURE

North Cyprus, as relatively unknown until quite recently, this quiet
island in the east Mediterranean is one of the last unspoiled lands, with
beautiful natural scenery, at the moment holding out against the mass
developments which has consumed so many other countries. The landscape
of North Cyprus
is a mix of olive and citrus groves and green and rocky mountainsides
interrupted only by small clusters of villages.

People never forget the genuine hospitality and relaxed approach of the
Turkish Cypriots. Relatively untouched by the modern world, Northern Cyprus
still retains an innocence and authentic aura of times long gone, with
ancient civilisations and an incredible history still visible in daily
life. From the North Cyprus Kyrenia old harbour and its grand Kyrenia
castle overlooking the Mediterranean to the Turkish coast, to the grand
castle of St. Hilarion, which became Walt Disney’s inspiration for
the internationally known castle, depicted in Snow White’s story.

Northern Cyprus is some 3,350 square. The distinctive variety in the
character of its geography can be seen from the white North Cyprus sand
beaches of the Karpaz or ‘Pan Handel’ to the Besparmak Mountain
range, cutting between Kyrenia and Nicosia. The history of Northern Cyprus
and the forces who raged war upon war for this small island, offering
a unique geographical possession in the Mediterranean, dates as far back
as the Assyrian, Egyptian, Persian and Byzantine dynasties. Britain’s
relations with island dates back to the reign of King Richard the Lion
Heart, who used the Cyprus Island as a stop for his Crusades in the Middle
East. This influence dates back to the 12TH Century & has remained
considerable.

The TRNC, (Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus) is an up and coming destination. New
businesses are flourishing after the recent growth in the private sector
and the opening of the North Cyprus – South Cyprus border. Within
the last three years, established estate agents have seen a rise in TRNC
property prices in the region of 50%; with a change like this, substantial
growth is foreseeable. Northern Cyprus has no natural resources of trade,
agriculture or international business enterprise, its main resource until
recently was tourism. In the last five years we have seen that change
into the construction sector, along with all the sectors associated with
it. These years have seen a growth in these sectors including builders’
merchants, DIY stores, furniture stores, landscape gardeners and so on.
The changes witnessed over these last few years has been tremendous &
the Turkish Cypriot people should be proud of the progress they have made
in North Cyprus. It has been nothing short of a miracle. With more and
more international outlets and goods becoming available in Northern Cyprus,
it makes the transition much easier for those looking for a different
lifestyle but still wanting a touch of home.